
Website Bradford Construction
Don’t apply if you don’t have commercial estimating experience on your resume.
· Responsibilities
· Bid Administration
o Solicits and maintains communication with subcontractors and vendors
o Prepares subcontractor bid packages
o Transmits addenda, clarifications and other bid information to subcontractors
o Ensures that we have proper coverage from subcontractors on bid day
o Contacts supply houses to obtain additional subcontractor bids
o Shows creativity and resourcefulness to gain better pricing from subcontractors
o Submits 100% of bids and budgets by the bid deadline – no exceptions
o Enters all relevant information into Excel
o Manages Bid board
o Uploads all drawings, addendums, specs and relevant information to the website
o Prints relevant drawings and specs
o Attends and/or organizes all job showings
o Obtains all bonding and insurances
o Reviews Buy & Sell, Merx, Ottawa City Approvals, etc. daily to find new leads
o Reviews bid requirements thoroughly and asks follow-up questions for every bid
o Has a thorough understanding of the scope for specific trade assigned
o Develops RFI’s and clarifications, ensures adequate subcontractor coverage and shows interest
o Performs comprehensive “bid day” analysis and scoping of specific assigned trades
o Understands how to fit subs to the size/scope of project
o Creates bid lists that fit scope of job, ensuring that we have the right subs for the project
o Minimizes exclusions by “doing your homework”
· Follow-Up & Closing
o Consistently follows up on submitted bids and budgets
o Monthly reporting of won/loss/etc.
· Project Turnover
o Properly turns over bid documents and sub information to Project Management in a timely manner
o Reviews drawings with Project Manager and highlights areas of concern
o Reviews job costs with Project Manager
· Subcontractor Management
o Seeks & qualifies new subcontractors
o Holds subcontractors to JP Gravel Construction Inc. standards
· Build Long Term Relationships
o Handle all subcontractors’ interactions in a manner designed to build long term relationships
o Develops personal/social relationships with select subcontractors
o Develops & maintains Client Relationships
Job Type:
Full-time
Pay:
$65,000.00-$110,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• Dental care
• Extended health care
• Life insurance
Schedule:
• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
Experience:
• construction estimating: 3 years (required)
Licence/Certification:
• Driving Licence (required)
Location:
• Ottawa, ON K1Z 6W2 (required)
Work Location:
In person